Home workers jobs in United Kingdom

Edenmore Nursing Home is looking for an experienced Care Assistant who can support, alongside another experienced Care Assistant, 5 individuals that live with us in one of our houses named “Coombe House”. Ideally to have a minimum of 6 months care experience, to have strong emotional intelligence, to have a good sense of humour and have a good level of empathy. Your role will be to ensure the physical, emotional and social needs of the individuals you care for are met. You should have a caring nature and be passionate about making a difference in other people’s lives.

We Care 360 is a Registered Children’s Home which falls under West Sussex. It accommodates up to 4 Children, boys, and girls between the ages of 10 – 17 years. All the Children will have suffered neglect, possible abuse, possible education related issues, mental health concerns and other associated behaviours. The service includes residential care 52 weeks per year, 24 hours per day. The service is regulated by OFSTED. Be an appropriate role model to Children in the home and help meet their practical and emotional needs by providing support, advice, and assistance. To help children address their concerns, and previous trauma and work with them to achieve well-being, education, enjoyment, and achievement, to form positive relationships, and to be safe. To support children to prepare for future independence and self-sufficiency. General Duties Ensure that Safeguarding is of the highest Priority. Strive to provide the best experience possible for the Children - enabling, engaging, and empowering them to achieve their aspirations. Ensure that all Legislation, Company Policy + Procedures are always followed. Support and Respect all Colleagues to the best of your ability. Always have a professional attitude. Be confident in the use of the Whistle Blowing Policy Ensure that your own professional Development id of high priority. Complete all mandatory training. Celebrate the smallest of achievements for Children and Colleagues. Celebrate birthdays, Festive Holidays and always create fun! Specific Duties Work with children in the home, supporting them with their individual needs as outlined in their placement plan. Ensure that Safeguarding and the protection of Children is always prioritised. Ensure that you are working to the Company Ethos, Polices and Procedures. Ensure children are treated with dignity and respect. Support children to participate in the routines of the home and encourage them to take part in new activities. Promote education and support children in attending school, accompanying the child if required. Where children are out of education, support them with educational activities and work toward education outcomes. Promote well-being in the home by ensuring the environment is free from bullying, prejudice providing a safe loving place to live. Help children deal with conflict and trauma by supporting any therapeutic plans that are in place for them. Work co-operatively and pro-actively as part of a team supporting colleagues and the manager. Ensure that all records are kept to a high standard. Ensure that the home is always a clean and ambient environment. You are required to partake in cleaning the home and cooking meals. Ensure that the medical needs, including medications are managed and recorded immediately. Ensure that the Children’s records are always kept up to date, including Placement Plans, Personal Plans and Risk Assessment. Ensure that Key worker sessions are completed weekly and recorded. You will be required to attend meetings; these may fall on your rostered off days. You will be required to work with external agencies, social workers, health professionals, advocates, and families.

We’re recruiting healthcare assistants/ support workers/carers for immediate placement with our care homes and domiciliary clients. Previous experiences is necessary but not essential as we provide training for new entrants. DBS check is mandatory and willingness to engage in mandatory training is essential. You must have a right to work in the UK. Driving and access to own care is an advantage. Please note that we’re not currently offering sponsorship. Role includes assisting clients with activities of daily living including personal care, incontinence care, medication administration, cooking, light house work and other duties depending on the needs of the clients. We guarantee the National Minimum Wage. Please contact us for further details.

About TRAID TRAID is a charity retailer working for over 25 years to transform fashion for the better. All our fundraising efforts go towards improving the conditions of workers in the fashion and clothing industry, supporting projects all around the world. About the Role We are looking for a Home Collection Driver to join our growing team. As the face of TRAID on the road, you will be responsible for collecting donations directly from homes and businesses across London. This role is hands-on, physically engaging, and offers plenty of variety - no two shifts are the same, and our donors will rely on your help in lots of different ways. Each day, you’ll be assigned a route with 20 to 35 collections. We’ll invest in you by offering fully paid, comprehensive training to ensure you’re confident in TRAID’s collection systems and procedures. In return, we expect you take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence. Main Responsibilities: - Collect donations from homes across London as per your scheduled route - Accurately record collection details on a PDA provided by TRAID - Unload the collected items safely and securely at our Alperton Warehouse, always following manual handling guidelines and health and safety policies - Maintain the cleanliness and mechanical upkeep of the company vehicle, reporting any necessary maintenance to your line manager - Provide an energetic and customer-focused approach, aiming to deliver excellent service to donors and ensure a positive experience. This includes answering any questions they may have and calling donors in advance of the collection. Requirements: Experience- 12 months van driving/multi-drop delivery experience preferred (but not essential). Full training will be provided Full UK driving licence - with no more than 6 points and no driving bans in the last 5 years Physical fitness – You will be active, handling donation bags weighing up to 20kg Flexibility – Shifts can vary, so we’re looking for team players with a can-do attitude who are ready to tackle challenges, even on short notice! What’s in it for you: Pick-up extra shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of weekend overtime shifts and the opportunity to maximise your earnings. No upfront costs: We will provide you with everything you need to excel at your job, including a full uniform, company phone and vehicle with a fuel card Competitive Compensation: TRAID is a London Living Wage Employer, committed to the well-being and quality of life of all our employees. This means your hourly rate will be reviewed every 12 months in accordance with the foundation's annual review guidelines for as long as we voluntarily choose to adhere to the scheme. Annual Leave allowance: 22 days paid holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

Holly Bush Nursing Home is based in Stanmore / Harrow and is registered to care for up to 12 adults with learning disabilities. We are looking to expand our dedicated team of carers to assist in maintaining a high standard of personal care. Job Description: The Ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with good communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help our service users. To share the personal care and support needs of service users with other staff members of the team in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the service user's family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse. Principal responsibilities To assist service users who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet. To help service users with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment. To care for service users who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc. To provide care and support for service users who are terminally ill. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of service users through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations. To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying. To inspect, launder and mend customers' clothes. To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up. To read and write reports and be involved in service users reviews and training activities. To adhere to all the nursing homes policies and procedures at all times. To report either to the Manager or Nurse on duty any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service users. To encourage the independence of service users wherever possible. It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities: Self motivated & well organised. Flexible. Caring & sensitive to the needs of others. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to communicate effectively. SIMPLYCARE …"A Provider And Employer That Simply Cares !"

We are actively recruiting experienced support workers in the Central and Eastern areas of Hertfordshire to work with younger adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities, in their own homes for block visits. Empress Social Care Ltd is a family run dynamic organisation seeking committed individuals to compliment our vision for continuity, growth and expansion. We work closely with people in our care to identify and personally match workers to create a `bespoke team` specifically to meet the individuals social and personal care needs.

Property Maintenance Worker required to maintain properties in the South East London area for a letting company. General skills and knowledge of some plumbing and general electric work, painting and some carpentry and cleaning Must be a driver with a clean licence, you will be given a company van to drive General skills and knowledge of some plumbing and general electric work, painting and decorating. Knowledge of maintaining and cleaning properties. Should have the ability to work in a team. Should have the ability to communicate effectively with tenants and other when required. Living close to South East London would be preferred but not essential 30 hour week, from 10am – 5pm at £1690.00 per month 35 hour week from 9am – 5pm at £1971.67 per month Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £1,690.00-£1,971.67 per month Benefits: Company car Company pension Schedule: Monday to Friday

Purely Care are a family run and friendly team located in Hellesdon, Norwich. Who are dedicated to providing personalised care to people in the comfort of their own homes. We have many years of experience and offer practical and emotional support to all our clients and staff. Are you looking for a exciting role? Do you want a job which is rewarding and varied every day? Then a job at Purely Care is for you. The role includes helping people with personal care, preparing and serving food and companionship. So what do we need form you: You need to be a very calm, caring individual with a positive outlook Empathy, caring and sensitivity to the needs of others Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Own transport essential (Car or bike) The ability to adapt to changing circumstances Team player We offer full training and mentors. Paid travel time between jobs and mileage too.

Would you like to work in an environment, where you have the opportunity to make a difference? Look no further. At Gozone Care we are looking for members to join our team supporting individuals to stay in their own homes by supporting with meal preparations, medications and assistance with washing and dressing. Gozone Care is a small independent private company providing support in the local community. We are also currently supporting local NHS hospitals with hospital discharge support to help get people home as soon as possible. If you are wanting full time, or part time work, please do get in touch to find out more...

Sylviancare Kingston is recruiting for compassionate and committed staff to look after service user. We offer person-centred care to our service users in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. We require staff who understand the importance of meeting the needs of individuals whilst delivering a high quality of care. Care Assistant/Support Worker Benefits: • Flexible working hours with permanent /temporary positions available. Shifts start from 6.30am and run through the day to 10pm so we can offer great flexibility. • Career development opportunities within the company, as we grow you can grow with us. Plus, ongoing support and guidance. • Opportunity to undertake diplomas in health and social care for all staff to further your progression (levels 2-5 dependent on job role). • Care certificate. • Refer a friend bonus scheme, £100 bonus for each member of staff you refer that passes probation. • Regular supervision and yearly appraisal. Care Assistant/Support worker responsibilities: • Personal care. • Medication. • Meal preparation. • Domestic assistance. • Psychological, Emotional, and Social support. • Maintain open communication between families and health care professionals. • Document and report any changes in service users’ health status. • Ensure individuals’ safety and well-being. Care assistant/support worker requirements: • Show good Communication skills. • Be friendly and supportive towards vulnerable adults. • No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. • Be reliable and flexible. • Show initiative and the ability to perform under pressure. • A can-do-attitude. • Cooperation and collaboration- must be able to work well in a team. At Sylviancare Kingston, we work to pre-planned care rounds. We keep our staff working regularly in the areas they live in and working with the same individuals as much as possible. We are looking to hold interviews and hire the right candidate to join our team ASAP. If you think this is the role for you, please apply. License/Certification: Must be a driver with a full Driving License and own a car. Paid Mileage.

Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing assistance and support to individuals age 16-21 with varying needs, helping them to achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life. This role requires a strong commitment to fostering independence and dignity in those we support. Duties Provide personal care and support to individuals, including assistance with daily living activities such as helping the young people with their day to day life Support individuals in accessing community resources, social activities, and recreational opportunities. Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans tailored to the specific needs of each person. Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in the individual's life. Promote a safe and supportive environment by adhering to health and safety regulations. Foster positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Qualifications Previous experience in a support or care role is desirable but not essential; training will be provided. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Empathy and patience are crucial for understanding the needs of those we support. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility in approach. A valid driving licence is advantageous for facilitating transport needs of individuals when required. A commitment to ongoing professional development and training opportunities is encouraged. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the qualities we are looking for, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £11.50-£20.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 16 per week Physical Setting: Care home

Free Range Hen, Poultry Worker Penrith This is a great opportunity to work for a growing business that offers fantastic career progression and full training. Job type: Temporary to Permanent Salary: £12.00ph – Overtime paid at x1.4 & x 1.8 for Bank Holidays. Attendance Bonus: £1 per hour based on full weekly attendance Hours: Full-Time, 8am – 5pm. 6 days on & 2 days off rota Location: Penrith, Cumbria Own Transport Required This is your chance to join the team and be part of an innovative, fast-moving family business. We are looking for reliable and hardworking people to join the team. This is an opportunity to learn new skills with job progression and career opportunities for the right candidates. What we do: Hen welfare is paramount. It is our job to ensure the girls are consistently living in conditions of the highest standard and that our eggs are collected and sorted—also to the highest quality standards. Working on our poultry units, duties will cover the welfare and maintenance of the free range hens, their outdoor ranges, plus the collection, sorting and packing of eggs. Skills needed: Previous agricultural experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training is provided. Reliability and excellent timekeeping, multi-tasking, and good attention to detail. A willingness to learn and positive manner are essential. Your role & responsibilities: Collect eggs from conveyor belt Sort and pack eggs into trays Pack eggs onto pallets Update egg records/complete basic paperwork Check & maintain housing and outdoor ranges Walking the hen shed to see the girls are OK Letting hens onto their range Hen husbandry tasks (no previous training is necessary as on-the-job training will be given) Daily cleaning down of egg stores Maintain hygiene & biosecurity standards For biosecurity reasons you must not keep any birds at home Benefits: Weekly Pay Regular refreshment breaks Workplace Pension Guaranteed hours Free parking Special rates for eggs Pay rates increased with progression Attendance Bonus: £1 per hour based on full weekly attendance Option for over time at enhanced rates Enhanced overtime rate for extra shifts & bank holidays If this role isn’t quite what you are looking for but you want to discuss your next career move in confidence, please call the office, and one of the team members will be happy to help. NXT Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this position, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, which can be found on the NXT Recruitment website.

Company Description Our home is dedicated to providing high-quality services to improve the lives of young people in care. Our new provision, which focuses on therapeutic parenting in the residential setting, is looking for an energetic deputy manager to join its team. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role as a Deputy Manager (will consider senior key/support workers) for a therapeutic residential children's home in Worcester Park, South West London. The Deputy Manager will be responsible for overseeing the home's day-to-day operations together with the Registered Manager with a plan of progression to the registered manager post, managing the care team, ensuring the well-being of residents, and implementing care programs to support the children. The role requires DBS and references.

Headway Care is currently recruiting part time Support Workers to work in our 16+ Semi Independent Provision based in Redbridge. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about supporting young people and helping them develop their independent skills. Our team provides support to young people with a range of different needs, from food shopping and cooking meals to accompanying them at college open days and job interviews. Some young people have complex needs and would require more support. At Headway Care we look to recruit staff that have a passion for helping people and who see working with children in social care as a career path. We require experience in children’s residential care or experience working with children and/ or young people. This role is lone working. One full shift will require a full 13 hours within the home and a sleep in.

My wife is pageant so I am looking one care worker . Who will be cooking looks after my wife also looks after my home. Bangladeshi students most welcome.

Looking FOR: Urgent Starts. Care Workers / Domiciliary Care workers Global Care Agency is looking for someone like you: enthusiastic, reliable and honest, helping to support Vulnerable adults and children in their own home and out in the community. If you have a caring nature and hardworking and would like the chance to make a difference to other peoples lives, this could be the job for you! Duties include: Assisting with personal hygiene-showering/bathing. Preparing meals Household support Companionship Supporting and accompanying social interaction in the community. Requirements Caring and kind CareGivers must be 18 years+ Previous experience in a care environment (desirable but not essential) Relevant qualifications such as NVQ in Health & Social Care are desirable (not essential) Good communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Applicants must have a desire to care for others and be compassionate and flexible Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract Salary: From £10.50 per hour

Are you passionate about Care? Do you want to give some time to the Vulnerable? Then we are waiting to hear for you. We provide training and Management support. Whether you want nights, days, weekends or live – ins, we need you. Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life? Do you have good communication Skill? Can you listen & understand? Ur Choice Care can give you an Opportunity to have a career in care. Experience is not essential for the role, we are looking for people with the right values, and behaviours. We provide Considerate, respectful one-to-one personal care & support in the comfort of peoples own homes. Duties can involve support with shopping, trips out, palliative Care, Complex care, Housework, cooking together, Companionship, Walking The dog. Personal Care requirements. Medication administration, Sit in service, Hospital to home, Night Sits. Nutritional Support, Continence Care. We look to support with a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health & Wellbeing, such as arts & crafts, watching football, drama, musical evenings, gardening, and special occasions. To request an application form.

Location: Newcastle Under Lyme, & Stoke, Staffordshire Position Type: Full-Time/ part -time roles. Salary: Competitive, based on experience About Us: We are a warm welcoming dedicated organization committed to supporting vulnerable adults in our community. Our mission is to empower individuals by providing essential life skills, mentorship, and comprehensive support services. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced professional to join our team as a Vulnerable Adults Life Skills Mentor, Coach, and Caretaker-Concierge Support Services Facilities Supervisor. Key Responsibilities: Mentorship and Coaching: Provide one-on-one and group mentoring sessions to help individuals develop essential life skills, including financial management, personal care, and social interaction. Caretaker-Concierge Services: Oversee the day-to-day operations of our support facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all residents. Support Services: Offer advice, mentorship, life-skills coaching, help with accommodation related assistance, to Homeless Refugees & Care Leavers who are Adult 18+; ensuring a high-quality service delivery and adherence to best practices. Individualized Support Plans: Onsite 121 work on and implementation of personalized support plans, tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Community Engagement: Foster relationships with local organizations and resources to enhance the support network available to our residents. Support residents in accessing these grass root networks, leisure, healthcare and education services Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention in crisis situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals. Qualifications: Care support worker, Home Office reviewer and or proven experience in a similar role, preferably working with vulnerable adults. Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to develop and implement effective support plans. Knowledge of local resources and support services. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to care. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and training. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by Wednesday 6th November 2024. Join us in making a difference in our community. Apply today and help empower vulnerable adults to lead fulfilling and independent lives and become part of a transformative life's story.

Care Assistant required. All Training Provided. As a Community Care Assistant, you will be supporting our clients in their own homes with all aspects of their day-to-day living. Whether it's assistance with physical and social activities such as eating, bathing or shopping, a caring, empathetic, supportive and passionate approach to providing a high level of care and support, maintaining dignity and respect at all times. Your responsibilities will include ️Personal Care Meal Prep Assisting with Medication Shopping / Domestic calls Supporting with independence Companionships We are looking for Passionate, Caring, Respectful, and Professional individuals to join our amazing team as a Care Support worker. Excellent rates of pay, we offer a truly rewarding career within Select Care Recruitment where all staff members are encouraged for new positions within our organisation which range from senior carer, care co-ordinators, to supervisors and managers. Start your career with us today and make a difference Brentwood, Hutton and surrounding areas

We are looking for a support worker / Carer to join the team around a 17 year old severely autistic & epileptic teenager with additional health needs. He lives at home with his loving family. He has 24 hour 1:1 support and for some activities 2:1 (like visiting the pool, special needs bike club, visiting the park or visiting shops and cafes). About the Teen: He is a friendly, non verbal, very autistic boy with severe epilepsy, a movement disorder and additional health needs. he is non verbal and can walk only with support. He needs help with all elements of his daily life. He does like to be active (but not in an athletic way) and he loves to be entertained. But he also often also needs a lot of care as he can have seizures which lead to him needing to spend time in hospital. His team of support workers / carers help him with his daily life & routine which includes supporting and facilitating access to activities and community, help him with learning more self help skills and communication, all of his personal care, help with his laundry and keep his environment clean & tidy. About you: This job will suit someone with good experience supporting a young person with disability and autism and has a real interest in disability and autism. You are not afraid to learn care elements like catheterisation and dealing with PEG and Peristeen (ideally you have experience already and other elements of care - otherwise we train you). But this is not just about care but also very much about support and we would like to find someone who can be active, fun and shows initiative. You need to be following the behaviour plan which would explain to you. This could potentially suit a student of a related field as a part time position (but a full time position is also available). You need to be able to swim - this is important to him. Ideally you are a non-smoker / non vaper. You are open to work some weekends and some bank holidays (shared with the team) Both day and night shifts are available and we would prefer applicants who are open to both day and night shifts. Ideally you would be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months or more. This is a job that could be very fulfilling and is well paid but it is also complex and would be difficult for someone who has no experience with disability. Please read this full ad before we discuss the position further. What’s great about this job: Fantastic training opportunities, with a thorough handover, from long-standing members of staff who know the young person and his family very well. You will be provided with regular training on his health and care needs which include seizure management, catheterisation and peg management and behavioural support. Regular team meetings with the ABA Consultant. Flexibility around days worked to accommodate studies or other commitments. About the Job: Hourly rate £15 p/h and which rises to £16 after 6 months of probation. Part time position - minimum of 24 hours +. (unfortunately 20 hours is not enough for this position). Full time position 35 hours +. Indicate if you are interested in Full time or Part time when you contact us. This position could be on a freelance basis with a UTR number (if you are part time and also if you are a student) otherwise there could be a full time contract with a care agency that supports the teenager. (we can not offer a Sponsorship Visa). If interested: If you are interested please apply and already initially let us know why you would be suitable. We get so many applications please help to make it easier and explain why you applied. We will then let you know where to send your CV and a relevant cover letter explaining your interest and suitability (a few sentences might be enough to get the point across (ideally written by you and not AI). Later on we will need 2 relevant recent references and a valid DBS. We will arrange a face to face interview or a video call (initially) after receiving your CV and relevant cover letter if we feel that you would be a good match for this position. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking full-time Care Workers to work in our supported living setting, located in London. There is no need to be a driver & No previous experience is needed as full training will be provided. Have you been thinking about a career change, or starting a career in Social care? Or perhaps you are just looking for a completely different career. This is a rewarding career choice for anyone wanting to support someone in their local community and make a difference every day. About the company You could join a leading homecare provider and support services to older adults in the area. They were formed over few years ago based on the owner’s own experience of caring for her daughter. They felt there was a need to provide a care service that puts people at the heart of the service rather than profit. Everyone who works in the service has a passion for ensuring only the highest standards of support is provided. They have a good CQC rating and brilliant feedback from their Care Assistants about being “A fantastic place to work” What would you be doing? You will be visiting older vulnerable adults in their own homes. Helping them with everyday tasks, so they can continue to live in the environment which they love most because it holds their treasured memories.

Job Summary Post Title Deputy Manager Residential Care Pay Range £35,000 to 40,000 Service Area Children and Families Line Manager Head of Home Location Bromley Hours Full time / 6-month probation Section 1: Job Purpose To support the home manager in their tasks and in their absence be responsible for the continuation and development of good practice according to the policies and guidelines of Seven Steps Healthcare Section 2: Main Responsibilities and Duties · To share responsibility for the care and welfare of all children and young people using the services offered by the resource and to ensure policies, philosophies and practice are such as to keep their best interests paramount. · To be responsible for the management, development, supervision and appraisal of a team of residential workers, and the services they provide both inside and outside the establishment. · To be aware of all in-house procedures, principles and guidelines and all departmental guidelines and procedures. · To attend regular personal supervision with the Head of Home · To participate in regular management meetings for the planning and development of services · To participate in the establishment's staff appointment procedure. · To undertake administrative duties as identified by the management team. · To be involved in the training and supervision of Bank Workers. · To liaise and work with families, other professionals, teams and agencies in the interests of service users. · To ensure high quality reports are prepared for and to attend or chair care planning meetings, reviews, case conferences and court as necessary. · To undertake professional training in the best interests of the service. · To be aware at all times of the need for confidentiality. · To participate in child-care and shift-leading duties as required. · To be aware of Seven Steps Healthcare, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post. · To participate in Seven Steps Healthcare performance management processes. · To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Seven Steps Healthcare diversity policy. · To carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with Seven Steps Healthcare in health and safety matters. This job description will be supplemented by annual target-based outcomes, which will be developed in conjunction with the post holder. It will be subject to regular review and Seven Steps Healthcare reserves the right to amend or add to the duties listed. Section 3: Values and Behaviours We expect your values and behaviours to reflect the values of the organisation: Proud Ambitious Collaborative Trustworthy Core Competencies: · Self-development, technical and professional expertise - The ability to develop oneself to one’s full potential applying technical and/or professional knowledge and expertise · Listening and Communicating - The ability to receive, understand and convey information and ideas effectively to others · Flexibility and adaptability- The ability to approach things freshly, with an open mind, and to adapt to change · Respecting others and valuing diversity- The ability to demonstrate and promote Seven Steps Healthcare Community Cohesion and Equalities Strategy and Policy in ways that can be recognised by employees, customers, partners and colleagues · Team working and relationship building- The ability to build mutually beneficial and productive relationships between individuals working in a team or with other teams and individuals · Customer focus - The ability to provide services and deliver solutions that best meet the needs of the customer The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your completed application form, during the shortlisting and assessment process, and from your references. Section 4: Knowledge, Skills and Experience (taken from role profile) Essential Desirable Working knowledge Children Act 1989 and 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations P Working knowledge on issues of child protection P Working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and practice P Child development P Understanding Children /young people with complex needs P Community care P Clear communication with a variety of different people, both verbally and in report writing P Ability to use information technology P Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the management tasks and responsibilities P Ability to manage financial budgets within Seven Steps Healthcare financial regulations P Observation and assessment skills P Minimum of 2 years working with children P Working as part of a team. P Minimum of 2 years in residential work P Minimum of 1 year’s management including recruitment and selection of staff, and supervision and appraisal of staff P Working in partnership with other agencies and families P Qualifications Essential Desirable Leadership and Management Health and Social Care P Good Standard of Education P Qualification in specific work with young people and their families, e.g. QCF Level 3/4 in residential care P Other Requirements Essential Desirable · Ability to deal with the administration duties of the post. · Resilient- able to work in an environment that is physically and/or emotionally demanding. · Patient and understanding. · Need for confidentiality and reliability. · Prepared to tackle practical jobs · Commitment to training, supervision, appraisal, and attendance at staff meetings. · Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of equal opportunities for staff and clients, considering gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, and age. · Imaginative, creative, and enthusiastic. · To undertake duties involving moving and handling, when necessary. · This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Due to the sensitive nature of the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake a criminal record check as part of the recruitment process. P Section 5: Job Context, Current Deliverables and Priorities This job summary is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This job summary is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and ongoing discussions with the designated manager.